Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work operations
- Specifications, patterns and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify required fabrics, number of items to be cut and required equipment
- Cutting requirements, including bias or other instructions are noted and required guides on the cutting table are identified
- Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleaned of any contaminants
- Appropriate equipment and tools are selected for the fabrics and type of materials
- Suitable scissors and/or blades are selected for the fabrics to be cut
- Scissors and any other cutting equipment are checked prior to use for appropriate sharpness, set operation and safe condition
- Fabrics are selected in accordance with work order and laid out smooth and square
- Prepare materials for cutting
- Fabrics are inspected for flaws and appropriate finish
- Naps, direction of pattern, pattern repeat and finished side of the materials are identified
- Fabrics are squared up to the edges or guide markings on the cutting table
- Patterns are laid out following work procedures and instructions using registration points on the pattern and other instructions to match required fabric pattern
- Measurements are made and appropriate adjustments are made
- Tools and equipment are checked for operation
- Complete cutting operations
- Required cutting operations are completed to cut out materials following work instructions
- Fabrics are wrapped using appropriate protective covers and care label information is attached
- Unused materials are stored as required
- Workplace required documentation is completed and stored following appropriate procedures
- Cut fabrics are folded, protected and dispatched to next process following workplace procedures
- Stock usage is reported as required by workplace procedures
- Work area is cleaned and damaged tools tagged as required
- Waste is collected and bundled for recycling/reuse as required